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Silver 2U rack server front with 26 drive bays and bezel removed

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6230 2.1GHz 20 Core 32GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA H730P

SKU CH-K59X-R12KP

A 2U rack server with dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs, 32GB DDR4, a PERC H730P controller and twenty-six 8TB SATA drives

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count20 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs deliver 40 cores for heavy compute workloads
  • 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory protects data integrity in critical applications
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for flexible storage resilience
  • 26 × 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide massive raw capacity in 2U
  • Dual 1100 W platinum PSUs with iDRAC 9 Enterprise ensure uptime and remote control

Dense 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6230 processors provide 40 total cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller support the twenty-six installed 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives. Redundant 1100 W power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise management complete the platform.

Suited For High-Capacity Archives

Organisations running software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories or media archives will use the twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays and dual 10/25 GbE SFP28 networking. Buyers who need more compute threads per terabyte or who require a smaller rack footprint should evaluate different platforms.

Twenty-Six Bay 3.5-Inch Chassis

The defining specification is the 2U chassis that holds twenty-six 3.5-inch SATA drives, delivering over two hundred terabytes of raw capacity in two rack units. This density decides whether the server fits the storage footprint and drive-count requirements of the target deployment.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $7,675.99
Pricier than about 84% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 32 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 20 Core-Processors
Higher than about 80% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameR740xd2
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count20 Core-Processors
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.1 GHz (3.9 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsGold 6230
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM32 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage26 × 8 TB 7.2K SATA
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Connectivity
Network controller1x Integrated Dual Port 1GbE LOM and 1x Dell EMC Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 Mezzanine Card
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

What does the 2.1 GHz base clock mean for real workloads?

Each of the two Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs runs at 2.1 GHz base and can boost to 3.9 GHz, giving 40 total cores for parallel tasks such as virtualization, databases or analytics.

What does the H730P controller cap in practice?

The PERC H730P with 2 GB cache manages the 26 SATA drives at 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA speeds and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode.

What does the 2U chassis need to fit in a rack?

The server occupies 2U of rack height and uses sliding rails; the front bezel and rails are not included, so you must supply compatible rails for your cabinet.

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